Winifred Notty arrives at Ensor House prepared to play the perfect Victorian governess. She’ll dutifully tutor her charges, Drusilla and Andrew, tell them bedtime stories, and only joke about eating children.But the longer Winifre…

Two girls who live in a hotel are drawn into a murder mystery in this charming, classic-feeling cosy-crime children's debut from bestselling Irish author Emily Hourican - perfect for fans of Murder Most Unladylike, The Swifts and …

In the Montana backcountry live two brothers who run a saw mill and do a little poaching on the side. Thad is the brains of the operation. His brother Hazen has a talent for tracking and hunting and getting himself into trouble.To…

Discover twice the city in half the time as Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Edinburgh. This latest edition uncovers the city's most popular experiences and unexpe…

A lush, atmospheric and achingly magical standalone adult fantasy romance set in Renaissance Italy from a #1 New York Times bestselling author. In 15th-century Volterra, sculptress Ravenna Maffei enters a competition hosted by a s…

No matter where we live, 'we are all ocean people,' Helen Scales observes in her bracing yet hopeful exploration of the future of the ocean. Beginning with its fascinating deep history, Scales links past to present to show how pre…

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Sicily. Discover Sicily's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from cycling to the un…

Iran often appears in the media as a hostile and difficult country. But beneath the headlines there is a fascinating story of a nation of great intellectual variety and depth, and enormous cultural importance. A nation whose impac…

In 1969, the luxury Hotel Inter-Continental Kabul opened its doors: a glistening white box, high on a hill, that reflected Afghanistan s hopes of becoming a modern country, connected to the world.Lyse Doucet first checked into the…

A mother following her heart. A father with the law on his side.A child caught in the middle. 1982 Dawn is a young wife and mother hemmed in by village life. Then Hazel appears like a torch in the dark.Their attraction is instant …

Mothers are not supposed to go on road trips . .But one winter morning in Dublin, an ordinary woman wakes up in her ordinary home, her husband next to her in bed, her teenage children sleeping nearby. And - without thinking much a…

Most people remember the flooding of Cork in 2009 and the tremendous damage that was caused. Less well-known is that this was not the first time this had happened. On 1 November 1853 another flood of immense proportions poured int…

When parts of a human skeleton are discovered, building work on a derelict site in Cork grinds to a halt.An archaeological excavation soon unearths seven bodies. Six are men who died centuries ago. The seventh body is different: f…

When proud mermaid Muireann flees her climate-ravaged ocean in search of hope on land, she confronts human cruelty and body-shaming as she struggles to find her true home and voice. Caught between a dying ocean and a divided world…

There’s more to Stoicism than shrugging your shoulders and getting on with it, as Tom Hodgkinson discovers in this witty and enlightening book. Stoicism is an enduring and ancient philosophy that can help you with everything from …

A dandelion seed fell on the soft grass. ‘Tell me,’ said she, ‘just what can I be?’ As a dandelion turns from seed to flower to fluffy puffball, she wonders what life is all about. A tender tale of growth and change.

In the 1970s, a network of extremists terrorised the West with intricately planned plane hijackings and hostage-takings. Among them were the glamorous Leila Khaled, hard-drinking Carlos the Jackal, and radical leftists of the Baad…

Step into a darkly magical world of witchcraft, deadly creatures, and a secret society on the brink of war - perfect for readers of Ninth House, A Deadly Education and The Atlas Six.In a world of witches she has two choices: Hunt,…

Welcome to the Isle of Smile! Come on in and meet the colourful, fun-loving Mubbles - Bash, Dash, Cheery and the gang. The Mubbles love their island, especially the mysterious Uncertain Curtain, which always delivers an unexpected…

A haunting, atmospheric modern Gothic horror tale based on traditional Irish mythology, from the author of smash hit The Watchers. Ancient evil is awakened on a lonely isle off the coast of Ireland.TO LEARN THE TRUTHWOULD YOU DESC…

Soon after reuniting with her guardian aboard the roaming pagoda, Zhi Ging comes to a heart-wrenching realisation. If she is to stand a chance against the relentless Ami, she must return to Hok Woh, the mysterious underwater realm…

Meet a very cute little gosling! Written by the Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, and stunningly illustrated by the award-winning Sara Ogilvie, Gozzle is a funny and heartwarming story about family and growing up. It's spri…

Nadia is an academic who's been disowned by her puritanical mother and dumped by her lover, Rosy. She decides to make a getaway, accepting a UN job in Iraq.Tasked with rehabilitating ISIS women, Nadia becomes mired in the opaque w…

An enthralling novel and a remarkable narrative feat' John Banville A wild child with a ferocious imagination will stop at nothing to protect his family. After years of moving from place to place, a young family finds shelter in a…

Paulette's the kind of woman who likes the future all mapped out: the wedding to Denton, the Caribbean honeymoon, the gingham quilt on the baby's crib. Until one morning Garfield, Denton's friend, arrives at her door with the news…

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Creative Hey Jute is made from jute and polyacrylic. The combination of natural and synthetic fibers ensures stability and shape retention. The yarn is particularly well-suited for crochet projects. The natural jute fiber is combi…

Our ever-popular, extra value 100% acrylic yarn in an Aran weight. Bonus Aran offers the same beautiful stitch definition and great value as the other weights in our best-selling Bonus family. Astonishingly soft and smooth for a g…

Absolutely stunning, make an unforgettable entrance in this Premium Pink Embroidered Floral Lace. Bundles of flowers bloom across its core, while its sides feature clusters of flowers along a scalloped eyelash edge. Its full drape…

Muslin, fine-woven from cotton and bleached or unbleached, is a truly utilitarian textile with a wealth of historical roots. In very hot climates, muslin can be used as an apparel material because of its light, breathable nature. …